The latest release of Apple Watch straps by Coach, had us wondering what else is on offer this S/S 2018 season. We discovered that in the recent months a collection of Apple Watch bands with vibrant colours and unique design had been released. So besides the Coach bands, Apple has previously announced the launch of Woven Nylon bands with a fresh stripe that alternates white with colour for a crisp, clean look, exclusive Nike bands that colour-match with the latest Nike running shoes and a striking new edge paint colour for Apple Watch Hermès bands.
Apple Watch SS18 Is Colours Galore
If the Woven Nylon bands are your thing, then be prepared to take your pick from Denim Blue, Lemonade and Red Raspberry Woven Nylon in Black Stripe, Blue Stripe, Gray Stripe and Pink Stripe Sport Loop in Flash Light, Hot Pink, Marine Green and Tahoe Blue. Bragging a Classic Buckle in Spring Yellow, Electric Blue and Soft Pink, the Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + mobile) will include new 38mm and 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Black Sport Loop models.
Then there is the Nike Sport Loop. Easily adjusted for the perfect fit, the Nike Sport Bands are flexible, durable and robust. The new colours include the Nike Sport in Barely Rose/Pearl Pink, Black/White and Cargo Khaki/Black. Then there is the Nike Sport Loop in Black/Pure Platinum, Bright Crimson/Black, Cargo Khaki, Midnight Fog and Pearl Pink. Apple Watch Nike+ (GPS + Mobile) will include new 38mm and 42mm Space Gray Aluminum Case with Midnight Fog Nike Sport Loop models.
Inspired by the classic Hermès driving glove the latest Apple Watch Hermès bands feature an accent colour. The Single Tour Rallye and Double Tour bands display contrasting paint details:38mm Double Tour in Indigo with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop 38mm Double Tour in Blanc with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop 42mm Single Tour Rallye in Indigo with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop 42mm Single Tour Rallye in Blanc with rouge H polished edge and rouge H contrasted loop.
The most recent bands on offer are by New York-based design brand Coach. Although not my cup of tea, they are offering a wide range of colours and designs that most likely appeal to the fashion tribe. Available to both men and women, the line of bands includes the Strap with Heart Applique in Dusty Rose, the Strap in Signature Canvas in Khaki, and the Strap in Saddle. Added colour options announced are Strap with Tea Rose in Chambray, the Strap with Prints in Black Floral, and the Strap in Denim.
Pricing and Availability
Available to order from apple.com and for purchase at select Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers and carriers, prices start from $49.00 (USD) for the Sport, Sport Loop and Woven Nylon bands, up to $1149.00 (USD) for the Hermes. The recently launched Coach bands start at $150.00 (USD) to $175.00 (USD).
Founding editor-in-chief of FashNerd.com, Muchaneta is currently one of the leading influencers writing about the merger of fashion with technology and wearable technology. She has also given talks at Premiere Vision, Munich Fabric Start and Pure London, to name a few. Besides working as a fashion innovation consultant for various fashion companies like LVMH Atelier, Muchaneta has also contributed to Vogue Business, is a senior contributor at The Interline and an associate lecturer at London College of Fashion, UAL.
